Swan

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A swan is a large species of waterfowl bird that is closely related to Ducks and Geese.^[2] The swan is a known corporeal form of the Patronus Charm.^[3][1] The Phoenix, a magical bird, was said to be the size of a swan.^[4][5][6]

History

Talbott Winger's mother was an Animagus who took the form of a white swan. Tragically, she and her husband were killed by Death Eaters who identified and tracked them down through the Animagus Registry.^[7]

During the 1990–1991 school year, Talbott Winger and Jacob's sibling noticed a mysterious Patronus in the form of a white swan navigating the wards at St Mungo's, cast by an unknown wizard.^[8][9][10]

Cho Chang was capable of conjuring a fully corporeal Patronus in the form of a swan, which she was able to successfully conjure during a Dumbledore's Army's meeting in 1996 regarding the spell.^[3]

Types of swans

• Black Swan^[1]
• White Swan^[1]

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First mentioned)
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Appears as a Patronus)
• Pottermore (Appears as a Patronus)
• Harry Potter (website) (Appears as a Patronus)
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Appears as a Patronus)

Notes and references